What is the prognosis for animals with hyperadrenocorticism?
Many cases survive well for several years depending on the pathology present and severity of signs. In most cases, animals with pituitary-dependant hyperadrenocorticism have a good prognosis with appropriate treatment. If these pets survive more than six months after the disease is controlled, they tend to die of causes unrelated to their hyperadrenocorticism. Medications may control the disease for 2-4 years. Untreated hyperadrenocorticism is generally a progressive disorder with a poor prognosis. The outcome for animals with malignant adrenal gland tumours can be good, if the cancer is small and has not spread. Pets with large cancers or adrenal gland tumors with widespread metastases generally have a poor prognosis.
